00:01Omar Arten was supposed to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first Somali-born
00:07referee ever selected to officiate the tournament. But after arriving in Miami, Arten was denied
00:13entry into the United States, preventing him from participating in World Cup training and
00:17officiating duties. FIFA later confirmed that he would not be part of the tournament despite
00:22being named African Men's Referee of the Year in 2025. Although his World Cup dream came to an
00:28unexpected end, Arten returned home to an emotional reception in Somalia.
00:48Crowds greeted him as a national hero, wrapping him in the Somali flag and celebrating everything
00:54he accomplished on his journey to football's biggest stage.
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